Casinos in Bristol, Virginia, affiliated with Hard Rock, registered a new high in gaming earnings during May.
Spicing Up the Winnings: Virginia's Casinos Shatter Records
It's All About Those Numbers David McGee, Bristol Herald Courier
Feel free to spread the word The thrilling roll of the dice and the enchanting spin of the wheel are becoming more than just entertainment for the lucky residents and visitors of Virginia, as gaming operations at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol have been breaking records left and right!
According to the latest report from the Virginia lottery, the mayo-incarnated gaming beast that is Hard Rock Casino Bristol, swiping aside any competition for a second time in just three months, racked up some monumental wagers and revenues—a veritable jackpot!
This jaw-dropping triumph corresponds to an astounding overall record month for all Virginia casinos combined, raking in a jaw-dropping $85.38 million in adjusted gaming revenues (you know, wagers minus the oh-so-sweet winnings). And let's not forget the staggering $15.3 million in gaming taxes on the state's coffers—talk about sprinkling some luster on the old Treasury!
Hard Rock's Casino Bristol—with the sportsbook conveniently left out of this report—boasted an astonishing $23.02 million in adjusted gaming revenue during the enchanting 31 days of May! Compared to the $21.04 million in April, that's a 9.4% increase, and almost a nail-biting 8% jump compared to the $21.32 million state record set in March, as per the lottery's numbers.
But, let's delve deeper into the winning ways of Virginia's casinos. As it turns out, the diamonds-are-forever tradition of prosperity at Hard Rock Bristol aligns remarkably well with the broader trend of increased gaming revenue statewide. And it's no secret that the lucky charm of Virginia's casinos has been bringing in the big bucks! The state's gaming revenue saw a whopping 31% surge compared to the same time last year, with slots contributing a grin-inducing $59.5 million, while table games brought in a modest but still admirable $19.1 million, according to the latest report from the lottery.
With Hard Rock Casino Bristol setting the pace, it would seem that these casinos have discovered a particular brands-or formula for success that sets the stage for even brighter—and wealthier—days ahead!
The casino games at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol are not just sources of entertainment, but also significant contributors to the city's and state's economy, as they have consistently broken records in wagers and revenues, driving the growth of Virginia's casino-and-gambling culture.
The rising popularity of casino-games and the casino-culture in Virginia has led to a remarkable surge in gaming revenue, with Hard Rock Casino Bristol setting the trend and contributing to a 31% increase in statewide revenue compared to the same period last year.
